Mattias was working at the stadium today while I was home unpacking and organizing the pool room. When Mattias got home he asked the kids if they had been helping me (which made me laugh since they were sleeping or swimming most of the day).

We're still a bit jet lagged.

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Mattias: You have been doing a good job today.

Tayler: I have?

Mattias: You've been staying out of the way so Mom can work.

Tayler: I was hoping that was my job.

Ezra didn't have to go through quarantine! We could barely believe it, but she had her chip implanted and all of her documents were correct so she's home.

She loves the out doors and has been following us around as we move things here and there.

We are home, and moved in! Now we just have to put things in their place and get unpacked.

Check out our new digs:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carina/sets/72157620850383700/

We arrived at the airport this morning, late, having slept only a few hours total last night between packing and getting up really really early.

I almost burst into laughter when the woman at the desk informed me that my flight was indeed tomorrow and not today. I was so tired, and so out of it, and felt so stupid, it was hilarious.

I received several change of flight detail emails and I guess one of them pushed my flight to Tuesday. I never paid attention because all of the times looked the same. Read more

I think all three of us are ready to go home. We are tired, and ready for routine, and ready to veg out a little.

I have packed some boxes for shipping to Sweden, and now just have to pack our bags.

I'm sleepy and feeling unmotivated.

In other news, my tax return was rejected because they said that someone else claimed Tyler on their return. I'm a little confused. Bill didn't claim her, so who did?

I just read a confirmation email about our flight home tomorrow morning, and was surprised to see that our flight leaves at 8:25 in the morning.

So much to do between now and then!

Tayler has become quite the seamstress, and came up with an invention I think is very clever.

It is a pad that could be attached to any bag or purse strap to protect the shoulder from the strap. It would be similar to the kind of pad that is on a gym bag strap, but it would be removable and have the ability to be placed on any bag with straps at various points on the strap. Specifically purses with straps that you can't just slide a pad onto. They would be fashionable with interesting designs and fabrics.

Does such a thing exist?

Do you think it would be useful?

TODO:

Buy: Soft food for Ezra to take her deworming medication
Buy: strapless bra
Buy: Blank cds
Buy: boxes to send some things home in
Buy: Another suitcase?
Do: Pack the boxes to send
Do: Hang out with Amie
Do: Repack bags
Do: Call ODA again
Do: Throw out trash from car and room
Do: Call Ohio PERS
Do: Drop off packed boxes
Do: Call my therapist friend

TODAY: Read more

-Call Anne
-Box up stuff to ship to Sweden
-Call Martina about Comfest today
-Get a strapless bra
-Visit the twins' great grandpa at 10
-Stop by Michelle's to wish her happy birthday
-Call OSA about Ezra

I realize that the picture I've been painting of my trip here must seem kind of grim.

For the record, it's really been lovely. I've spent a lot of time with people who are really positive and have positive influences on my life and perspectives.

I've had a lot of fun spending time with the twins and their friends. And I've loved seeing my family and friends here in the USA.

I'm pretty worn out though. I am ready to go home.